title: Position paper on mesotherapy.
abstract: Mesotherapy is a controversial cosmetic procedure which has received publicity among the lay people, in the internet and in the media. It refers to minimally invasive techniques which consist of the use of intra- or subcutaneous injections containing liquid mixture of compounds (pharmaceutical and homeopathic medications, plant extracts, vitamins and other ingredients) to treat local medical and cosmetic conditions. This position paper has examined the available evidence and finds that acceptable scientific evidence for its effectiveness and safety is lacking. IADVL taskforce, therefore would like to state that the use of this technique remains controversial at present. Further research and well-designed controlled scientific studies are required to substantiate the claims of benefit of this mode of therapy.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi, India. rashmisarkar@yahoo.com
authors.forename: Rashmi
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Sarkar
authors.forename: Vijay Kumar
authors.initials: VK
authors.lastname: Garg
authors.forename: Venkataram
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Mysore
mesh_terms: D003357:Cosmetic Techniques / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000592:standards*; D006801:Humans; D007279:Injections, Subcutaneous / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards; D057748:Mesotherapy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards*; D012060:Rejuvenation / Q000502:physiology; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy